Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport 2009 vs Boston Whaler 220 Outrage 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport 2009 against a deep vee Boston Whaler 220 Outrage 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Boston Whaler 220 Outrage 2009 measures 22,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport 2009 at 13,0 feet (2009). At 64 lbs and 31 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Boston Whaler 220 Outrage 2009 has a 65-hp advantage over the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport 2009's 235-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Boston Whaler 220 Outrage 2009 carries 115 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport 2009 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Boston Whaler 220 Outrage 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 13,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Boston Whaler 220 Outrage 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBoston Whaler
MakeBoston Whaler
Model130 Super Sport
Model220 Outrage?
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.60 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.88 m) 5 ft. 11 in. (1.55 m) with sun top
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) 8 ft. 0 in. (2.43 m) with T-top
Bridge clearance - Meters1.8
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches71
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise14℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. (0.17 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m) boat only
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail640 lbs. (290 kg) no engine
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,405 kg) no engine
Weight - kg290.3
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.64
Weight - lbs.31
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.03
Length - Meters6.83
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 3 in. (4.03 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Length overall - Meters4.04
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches159
Length overall - Inches269
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 ELPT EFI FourStroke Mercury?
Engine/s standard225 XXL Mercury? Verado? with power-assisted steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal. (24.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
HorsepowerMaximum: 40 hp (30 kW) Minimum: 25 hp (19 kW)
Horsepower225 hp
Engine maxMaximum Weight: 235 lbs. (107 kg)
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity935 lbs. (424 kg) Swamped Capacity: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitySwamped Capacity: 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people1
Headnot available
HeadPortable